Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department has made an arrest in connection with a homicide investigation in the Steele Creek Division. Demetry Guy Rorie, 22, was apprehended by CMPD's Violent Criminal Apprehension Team (VCAT) yesterday, after detectives obtained signed warrants for his arrest. The announcement was made in an official release on the CMPD website.

Rorie was under electronic monitoring due to a separate crime, at the time of his arrest. He has now been charged with murder, robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. The case remains active and ongoing, with the CMPD's Public Affairs Division promising to release additional information as it develops, anyone with pertinent information is urged to contact detectives or Crime Stoppers.

After the arrest, Rorie was transferred to the custody of the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office. The charges against him hint at the severity of the alleged crimes and reflect a continued effort by local law enforcement to address violence in the community. CMPD encourages individuals with insights into this case to call 704-432-TIPS to speak with a Homicide Unit detective directly, or Detective Planty, the lead detective on the case. Alternatively, individuals can remain anonymous by reaching out to Crime Stoppers through their hotline at 704-334-1600 or their website.

The CMPD has been steadfast in their investigation, piecing together the circumstances that led to this grave outcome, notably Rorie's role in it. The public has been asked to play a part in this effort by providing information that could bolster the investigation. For further details and updates on this case, one can refer to the report 20241112-0339-00, as disclosed in the CMPD release.